It is a strange thing to behold, what gross errors and extreme absurdities many(especially of the greater sort) do commit, for want of a friend to tell them of them; to the great damage both of their fame and fortune.

• 许多人(尤其是伟大的人们)因为没有朋友向他们进忠告的缘故，做出大谬极误的事来，以致他们的名声和境遇均大受损失，这种情形看起来是很可惊异的。